THE ANNOTATED CALENDAR

THE ANNOTATED CALENDAR; POP MUSIC

By JON PARELES

Published: September 10, 1995

Here is a selective guide to cultural events in New York and beyond in the months ahead. As usual, programs change, some events are sold out, and some have not yet scheduled locations or exact opening dates. Unless indicated, all dates listed are for openings, all addresses are in Manhattan, and all telephone numbers have a 212 area code. Addresses for locations in New York City cited more than once appear at the bottom of page 68. September

PAUL SIMON, ANNIE LENNOX, WYNTON MARSALIS AND PETE TOWNSHEND -- A summit of three mature songwriters and the jazz trumpet virtuoso, in a premium-priced benefit for the Children's Health Fund. Tonight. The Paramount.

THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS PRINCE After a full year of contract wrangling, the one-man band from Minneapolis is ready to release "The Gold Experience," an album of raunchy, electronics-edged funk, rock and rap, most of it about his favorite topic. Tues. (Warner Brothers)

ERIC CLAPTON AND CLARENCE (GATEMOUTH) BROWN -- Eric Clapton has toured for a year playing "Nothing but the Blues," songs by American blues masters; by now, they may be completely transformed. Clarence (Gatemouth) Brown, who will open the shows, has his own mixture of American roots music. Sept. 17-18, Madison Square Garden; Sept. 19, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, L.I. (307-7171)

RAY DAVIES -- The leader of the Kinks has written garage-band classics ("You Really Got Me") and heartstring-tweaking ballads ("Waterloo Sunset"); minus his longtime band, he will play a rare club engagement. Sept. 21. Tramps.

CESARIA EVORA -- She is from the Cape Verde Islands, off the coast of Senegal, and she sings in Portuguese. But her smoky, melancholy voice, set against the steely gleam of the Portuguese guitar, conveys a sense of worldly wisdom beyond the thoughtful messages of her lyrics. Sept. 21. Bottom Line, 15 W. Fourth St. (228-6300)

JOHN PRINE AND JUNIOR BROWN -- Behind John Prine's gruff voice is a compassionate heart and a clear eye. Junior Brown leads a traditionalist honky-tonk country band, sings like Ernest Tubb and lets loose his virtuosity on his own hybrid instrument, the guit-steel. Sept. 23. Beacon Theater.

JUAN GABRIEL -- One of Mexico's leading pop singers, Juan Gabriel combines modern pop with fervent traditionalism. At last year's Radio City shows, he performed with a string orchestra, a pop group and a full mariachi band. Sept. 23-24. Radio City Music Hall.

THE GRATEFUL DEAD -- Before Jerry Garcia's death on Aug. 9, the Grateful Dead had already planned to release "Hundred Year Hall," an album of live recordings from its 1972 tour of Europe. Now it becomes a memorial. Sept. 26. (Arista)

EMMYLOU HARRIS -- On her new album, "Wrecking Ball," Emmylou Harris moves away from country purism. She and her producer, Daniel Lanois, surround her newly frayed voice with resolute, echoing guitars in songs about loss and faith. Sept. 26. (Elektra/ Asylum)

DAVID BOWIE AND NINE INCH NAILS -- For his first tour since 1990, and his new album, "Outside," David Bowie has resumed his collaboration with Brian Eno. Nine Inch Nails learned from them about how to orchestrate nightmares with creepy-crawly electronic textures and pop melodies. Sept. 26, "Outside" (Virgin); Sept. 27, Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, N.J. (307-7171)

ANI DIFRANCO -- She looks like a punk-rocker, wields a folkie's acoustic guitar, performs with a drummer, and writes songs that are a whirlwind of observations, reactions and defiant pronouncements. Sept 27. Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl., at 15th St. (777-6800)

LUIS MIGUEL -- From Mexico, he belts pop love songs while young girls squeal. Sept. 28-Oct. 1. Radio City Music Hall.

ARETHA FRANKLIN, KOOL AND THE GANG, GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE ISLEY BROTHERS A quadruple bill of soaring voices, driving funk and smoothly harmonized love songs. Sept. 29. The Paramount. October

THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS -- As Paul Simon knew when he sang with the Dixie Hummingbirds on "Love You Like a Rock," Ira Tucker's fervent lead vocals and the Hummingbirds' velvety harmonies are a classic gospel combination. The concert also includes the New York premiere of a documentary on the group. Oct. 1. Symphony Space.